Synonyms for Folly (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the quality of being rash and foolish):
craziness, foolishness, madness
WordNet sense 2 (the trait of acting stupidly or rashly):
unwiseness
WordNet sense 3 (a stupid mistake):
imbecility, stupidity, betise
WordNet sense 4 (foolish or senseless behavior):
foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery
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